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# wacacoop.org.uk

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://wacacoop.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Wadsworth Area Community Assets News](https://wacacoop.org.uk/news/)
- [WACA in dialogue with the owner of the Hare and Hounds Inn](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-in-dialogue-with-the-owner-of-the-hare-and-hounds-inn/) - We have some good news to share! WACA is now in positive and constructive dialogue with the current owners of the Hare and Hounds Inn. We have registered our interest with CMBC to work with the community to put together a bid to purchase. Over 120 people attended our Consultation Meetings. We're collating the responses
- [The Hare and Hounds - how the story started](https://wacacoop.org.uk/the-hare-and-hounds-how-the-story-started/) - When we heard the Hare and Hounds at Lane Ends was for sale back in July, the WACA Board agreed we should investigate the risk of the pub and B&B ceasing to be a going concern, so we met with the agent who showed us around. At the time, we had been reassured that it
- [WACA to investigate purchase of Hare and Hounds Inn](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-to-investigate-purchase-of-hare-and-hounds-inn/) - This is a significant milestone in our journey to reopen the Hare and Hounds Inn as a community pub! Statement from the WACA Board — April 2026 The Board of Wadsworth Area Community Assets (WACA) has formally resolved to proceed with investigating the community purchase of the Hare & Hounds, Old Town, for operation as
- [WACA Update](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-update/)
- [Dobcross Village Society Demonstrates Successful Community Shop and Post Office Takeover](https://wacacoop.org.uk/dobcross-village-society-demonstrates-successful-community-shop-and-post-office-takeover/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. Dobcross
- [Earlams Shows How Art and Community Can Create a Thriving Social Enterprise](https://wacacoop.org.uk/earlams-shows-how-art-and-community-can-create-a-thriving-social-enterprise/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. Earlams
- [Carrick Greengrocers Shows Focused Community Retail Success](https://wacacoop.org.uk/carrick-greengrocers-shows-focused-community-retail-success/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. Carrick
- [East Morton Community Shop Shows Grant-Funded Success](https://wacacoop.org.uk/east-morton-community-shop-shows-grant-funded-success/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. East
- [Hesket Newmarket Shows Community Resilience in Shop Development](https://wacacoop.org.uk/hesket-newmarket-shows-community-resilience-in-shop-development/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. Hesket
- [Heptonstall Post Office and Shop](https://wacacoop.org.uk/heptonstall-post-office-and-shop/) - Operating as a Community Benefit Society established in 2021, this village shop and post office demonstrates how community ownership can revitalise essential local services. The shop operates six days a week (9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday) with potential Sunday morning openings, and is governed by a board of nine directors. Their staffing combines
- [Midgeley Community Shop Demonstrates Volunteer-Led Success](https://wacacoop.org.uk/midgeley-community-shop-demonstrates-volunteer-led-success/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. Midgeley
- [Trawden Forest Shows How Communities Can Save Multiple Local Assets](https://wacacoop.org.uk/trawden-forest-shows-how-communities-can-save-multiple-local-assets/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. Trawden
- [WACA successfully bids for £8000 grant from Coops UK](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-successfully-bids-for-8000-grant-from-coops-uk/) - WACA has successfully bid for a grant from the Co-operatives UK Community Shares Development Fund. The grant totals £8,000 and will pay for consultants to advise on the Business Plan and the Share Offer, and enable us to apply for the Community Shares Standard Mark, the kite mark for share offers. Cooperatives UK would not
- [Heart Centre Leeds Shows How Community Businesses Thrive](https://wacacoop.org.uk/heart-centre-leeds-shows-how-community-businesses-thrive/) - As part of WACA's Learning Visits programme, we're connecting with established community businesses to gather practical insights and lessons learned. These visits help us understand different models of community ownership and operation, providing valuable guidance as we develop our own local initiatives. Each visit offers a unique perspective on what makes community enterprises thrive. Heart
- [Wadsworth Area Community Assets Limited](https://wacacoop.org.uk/wadsworth-area-community-assets-limited/) - The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that Wadsworth Area Community Assets Limited was registered with them on 30th January 2025. Click here for our rules.This means that WACA is now a legal entity and we can apply to open a bank account.
- [WACA Fundraising gigs in February](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-fundraising-gigs-in-february/) - ORBIT (The Oldest Rock Band In Todmorden), only one of whom now lives in Todmorden, played a stonking gig at the Wadsworth Community Centre on Saturday February 8th. They are a good time group of excellent musicians who play 60’s and 70’s rock classics guaranteed to get the dancing going. The band members were keen for it
- [WACA awarded grant by Parish Council](https://wacacoop.org.uk/hello-world/) - The WACA Steering Group has been awarded a £500 grant as seed-corn funding by Wadsworth Parish Council.
- [ORBIT - Fundraising gig on 8th February](https://wacacoop.org.uk/orbit-fundraising-gig-on-8th-february/) - At Wadsworth Community Centre 8:00 PM doors open 6:45 PM Entry by donation
- [Steve Tilston to perform in aid of WACA 28th Feb](https://wacacoop.org.uk/steve-tilston-to-perform-in-aid-of-waca/) - Steve is supporting WACA fundraising with this gig, supported by the Hope Captives. Wadsworth Community Cantre Friday 28th February 2025 8:00 PM doors open 6:45 pm BUY TICKETS

## Pages

- [Wadsworth Area Community Assets](https://wacacoop.org.uk/) - Keeping community assets serving local people Wadsworth Area Community Assets Limited (WACA) is a Community Benefit Society based in Wadsworth, West Yorkshire. We have community membership, a Board of Directors and a number of Working Groups set up to implement specific functions. We are all volunteers. We support community assets - like shops, pubs and
- [The Hare and Hounds Inn](https://wacacoop.org.uk/hare-and-hounds/) - The Hare and Hounds Inn, known locally as Lane Ends was, until recently, a well-known and much-loved pub in Old Town, West Yorkshire. Its interesting history dates back to the late 18th century when it was a stop on the pack horse route between Halifax and Burnley. Crowdfunder to support our campaign to Save the
- [Hare and Hounds Community Share Offer](https://wacacoop.org.uk/hare-and-hounds-community-share-offer/) - Ever wanted to own a pub? The Hare and Hounds community share offer is your chance to invest and become a part-owner of our beautiful West Yorkshire inn.
- [Get Involved](https://wacacoop.org.uk/contact/) - You can find us at WACA Ltd. 6 North View, Pecket Well, Hebden BridgeHX7 8QT info@wacacoop.org.uk The WACA Board Directors: Daniel Fowler, Lisa Parker, Helen Plaice (chair), Nigel Sagar (treasurer), Jenny Slaughter, Dylan Wilby. Co-opted Director: Matt Fernee. Society Secretary (non-director role): David Salcedo. Keep in touch The contact data that you share with WACA will
- [Community Share Offer FAQ](https://wacacoop.org.uk/community-share-offer-faq/) - Got a question about how the Hare and Hounds community share offer will work? Have a look at our community share offer FAQ to find the answer you need.
- [Friends of Pecket Well Playground](https://wacacoop.org.uk/friends-of-pecket-well-playground/) - !!STOP PRESS!! Here we go again! Join us for our second Community Clean Up this Saturday. Balsam bashing, nettle clearing, making paths safer to use and keeping the swing area moss-free. Over £1,000 raised at this event and raffle. All funds go directly to improving the playground facilities. Thank you to Matt at the Robin
- [Hare and Hounds Latest News](https://wacacoop.org.uk/hare-and-hounds/news/)
- [How We Operate](https://wacacoop.org.uk/about-us/how-we-operate/) - Community Benefit Societies Wadsworth Area Community Assets Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as Community Benefit Society No 9476 A community benefit society must serve the broader interests of the community, rather than just its members' interests. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) identifies four key characteristics: Purpose: The society's business must be conducted
- [About Wadsworth Area Community Assets](https://wacacoop.org.uk/about-us/) - We exist to protect and preserve important local businesses and institutions for the benefit of the people of Wadsworth and the Calder Valley.
- [AGM](https://wacacoop.org.uk/about-us/agm/) - Statement from the WACA Chair: At the Wadsworth Area Community Assets Limited AGM on Tuesday 19th May 2026, the new WACA Board of Directors was appointed by unanimous vote, giving us a clear mandate to serve the Wadsworth community. The Board has since elected the officers, including a non-director Society Secretary (as allowed in our
- [The Story of WACA](https://wacacoop.org.uk/about-us/our-story/) - Setting up the Society Back in the summer of 2024 a small group of local Wadsworth people got their heads together and agreed we needed to do something to save our lovely local Post Office, shop and café. The property and business had been up for sale for about 6 months with no serious offers,
- [WACA Policies and Rules](https://wacacoop.org.uk/about-us/waca-rulebook/) - WACA reg rulesDownload WACA Director Code of Conduct_Apr26Download WACA_EDI Policy_Mar26Download WACA_Members Code of Conduct_Apr26_Download WACA_Privacy Policy_Aug25Download WACA_Safeguarding Policy_Apr26Download
- [Supporters](https://wacacoop.org.uk/about-us/supporters/) - WACA would like to acknowledge support from these organisations and individuals. BGR Events provided marketing and PA for the Steve Tilston gig on February 28th. The Hope Captives performed and entertained for no fee at the WACA benefit gig on 28th February. Steve Tilston and Hugh Bradley performed for no fee at the WACA benefit
- [WACA Director Nomination Form](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-director-nomination-form-for-download/) - A Word document for download, completion and return to the Secretary.
- [Newsletters](https://wacacoop.org.uk/newsletters/) - WACA_Newsletter_Mar26_ONLINEDownload RighttoBid_Update_Apr26Download H&H_CommConsultMtg_Apr26_HandoutDownload Proposal_PurchaseHare&Hounds_Apr26Download
- [ACV News](https://wacacoop.org.uk/acv-news/)
- [Volunteer with Friends of Pecket Well Playground now!](https://wacacoop.org.uk/pecket-well-playground-get-involved/) - We need people to support our work making Pecket Well playground special - whatever your background. Fill in our form and we'll be in touch soon.
- [Past Projects](https://wacacoop.org.uk/past-projects/) - Old Town Post Office, Shop and Cafe The Post Office and Shop have been here in Old Town for as long as most of us can remember. Bob and Yvonne ran it for many many years, at the heart of community life. On Bob and Yvonne's retirement, Wadsworth residents Sarah, Alex and Eddy bought the
- [Objection to Hare and Hounds Change of Use](https://wacacoop.org.uk/objection-to-hare-and-hounds-change-of-use/) - Below are the links to WACA's objection, followed by the main appendices: WACA's Objection Report to the Hare and Hounds Change of Use Application 1: Nimble Planning and Development Consultant Report as Commissioned by WACA. January 2026 2: Mount Skip Appeal Decision Letter 2000 3: WACA redacted Survey responses. December 2025 4: WACA Social Impact
- [Objection Documents](https://wacacoop.org.uk/objection-documents/) - 0_WACA_ObjectionStatement_25_01249_COUDownload 1_NimbleConsultant_25_01249_COUDownload 2_SkipAppealDecision__25_01249_COUDownload 4_SocialImpactReport_.25_01249_COUDownload 5_Event Register__25_01249_COUDownload 6_LittleNookCL_25_01249_COUDownload 7_LizOnFacebook_25_01249_COUDownload 8_LocationEvidence_25_01249_COUDownload 9_CommunityCohesionResearch_25_01249_COUDownload 10_LandUse_25_01249_COUDownload
- [Hare and Hounds FAQs](https://wacacoop.org.uk/hare-and-hounds-faqs/) - Hare & Hounds Inn: What’s Happening and Why It Matters Update from WACA Why is WACA involved? WACA is a Community Benefit Society Our aim – to represent Wadsworth residents Planning policy refers to “community groups” like us WACA’s role: networking, research, collating evidence, community voice, purchasing community assets and running them on behalf of the
- [WACA Update December 2025](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-consultation-december-2025/) - Dear WACA supporter, We are writing to you, on this occasion, for a very specific reason. WACA is applying to Calderdale Council to register the Hare and Hounds Inn as an Asset of Community Value. This creates opportunities for planning barriers against change of use, and gives the community a 6 month window to bid
- [Pecket Well Playground Survey](https://wacacoop.org.uk/pecket-well-playground-survey/) - We, the Friends of Pecket Well Playground, would like to provide an update following the results of our Community Survey carried out over the summer regarding the future of the Pecket Well playground. As a group of local parents, we initially approached Wadsworth Parish Council to raise concerns about the broken equipment on site and the
- [WACA Community Consultation - December 2025](https://wacacoop.org.uk/waca-community-consultation-december-2025/)

## Events

- [60s and 70s Soul and Disco Night](https://wacacoop.org.uk/event/60s-and-70s-soul-and-disco-night/) - Come along and dance the night away to all the old favourites!
- [The Trades Club: Hare and Hounds fundraiser with Pepperjam Live!](https://wacacoop.org.uk/event/the-trades-club-hare-and-hounds-fundraiser-with-pepperjam-live/) - We're delighted that The Trades Club is hosting a fundraiser gig on our behalf, in support of our campaign to reinstate the Hare and Hounds Inn.
- [Quiz and Sausage Night with Dave](https://wacacoop.org.uk/event/quiz-and-sausage-night-with-dave/) - For one night only, original Hare and Hounds Quizmaster Dave is back for Quiz & Sausage Night! Gather your team and sharpen your brains. Expect laughs, bragging rights, and plenty of sausages. Ticket price (£7) includes sausages (and will help our dear volunteers estimate how much food to prepare, so we avoid waste). Meat and
- [Owter Zeds: Live at Wadsworth Community Centre](https://wacacoop.org.uk/event/owter-zeds-live-at-wadsworth-community-centre/) - An Evening of Ska, Rock & Reggae Local legends Owter Zeds bring their signature danceable rhythms and grooves to the Community Centre for an unforgettable night, all in aid of Wadsworth Area Community Assets (WACA). Formed in 1984 during the Miners' Strike, the Owter Zeds were born out of a desire to raise money for

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